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Sunday, 12 August 2012

Rewards for our rescue pets

THE SUNDAY EXPRESS
AND THE BURGESS WETNOSE ANIMAL RESCUE
AWARDS

ARE
IN SEARCH OF BRITAIN’S
BEST RESCUE PET

The Sunday Express has teamed up with Company
of Animals to hold the 4th Burgess Wetnose Animal Rescue Awards 2013
to give a round of applause to all abandoned animals who, through strength and
determination, have returned to health and happiness thanks to UK rescue
centres or loving new owners. Moving film clips by Nautical Films will give the
event a very emotional extravaganza, these annual awards seek to recognise and raise
awareness of the tireless work small rescue centres and our nation do for
caring and rehoming abandoned animals. The Burgess Wetnose Animal Rescue Awards
are urging the general public to nominate a pet who having been rescued is now
in a loving home and fighting fit, showcasing the sterling work of UK animal
enthusiasts.

Owners who have rescued an animal are
encouraged to nominate their pet, like last year’s winner who was Robbie the
Staffie who was stolen and made to fight other dogs and because he was winning
was then set on fire! He did survive thanks to the All Dogs Matter Rescue
Charity.

Nominations can be made for a rescued
pet who you feel deserves support and recognition for their rehabilitation by
visiting www.wetnoseanimalaid.com.

In addition to ‘Best Rescue Pet’, the
awards also include a ‘Best Rescue Centre’ for categories such as birds, cats,
dogs, small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas), horses and donkeys.
We also have an award for Best Vets Surgery as well so it’s not just Rescue
centres who are encouraged to nominate themselves for these awards.

The winner, judged by a panel that
includes representatives from Wetnose Animal Aid, Burgess Pet Care, The London
Dog Forum, and celebrity supporters Peter
Egan and TV Vet Zara Bolland, will be invited to a star-studded award ceremony
in London in March 2013.

Andrea Gamby-Boulger, director of Wetnose
Animal Aid, says: “In a time of recession and cut backs, rescue centres are
under great pressure due to neglected pets, and this work often goes unnoticed.
The Burgess Wetnose Rescue Animal Awards aims to highlight these passionate
individuals, who selflessly devote their time to helping animals in need. It’s
not a job it’s a way of life, and a very stressful and emotional one that
demands 24/7 commitment. With the help of the Sunday Express, we give
recognition to someone special who has gone above and beyond to rescue pets
themselves, they are our forgotten heroes of the animal world!”

Justin Heaton from Burgess Pet Care, said:
“We are delighted to sponsor and show our support to the Burgess Wetnose Animal
Rescue Awards once again this year. The awards reflect our ethos at Burgess Pet
Care perfectly, a dedication to helping and caring for the UK’s animals. We are
committed to supporting these smaller, independent rescue centres through food
donations, our rescue loyalty scheme and dedicated website to rehome unwanted
pets.”

To enter, visit www.wetnoseanimalaid.com and fill in
the simple online form, or download it and submit it by post before the closing
date of 30/9/2012.